Kennethya Smith-Johnson , LCSW, LISW

Kennethya Smith-Johnson is a licensed social worker with three years of professional experience who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and depression. She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LISW stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker - and brings a compassionate, practical approach to her work.

Kennethya emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She encourages clients to name their concerns and collaborate on goals that feel meaningful and achievable. Her practice centers on building understanding and skills so individuals can navigate life challenges with greater clarity and resilience.

Recognizing that beginning therapy often requires courage, Kennethya affirms that first step and supports people through the process of change with patience and respect. Her style blends empathy with concrete strategies to help clients move toward improved well-being and renewed confidence.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to explore feelings and values. This approach helps people coping with grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, and the emotional impact of stress by prioritizing understanding and personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and other difficulties, and then learn practical skills to shift those patterns. CBT is often useful for managing stress, improving mood, and developing tools for day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kennethya works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration guides how sessions are structured and which strategies are emphasized.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. These options increase accessibility and allow for consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location or routine.